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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 622.34 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 622.34 and 359.58 is: 539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 622.34 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/622.34 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 622.34 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 223,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,781.92/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.41

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